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Writing on the GoFundMe page yesterday, Mandy said: "He has suffered critical injuries and is currently in Alder Hey Hospital in an induced coma with a broken skull, shattered leg, broken tibia and fibula, swelling on his brain, is covered in cuts and bruises and is wired up to many different machines to aid his recovery.

Police cordoned off the road for several hours (Image: Trinity Mirror Copyright)

"We don't know how long it will take for him to recover fully and his mum, dad and brother have a long road ahead, hence the fundraising to ease monetary worries for them if nothing else."

Keegan Doyle, 23, of Warren Drive in Broughton, was charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and an arson charge.

Keegan Doyle, 23, of Warren Drive in Broughton, is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and an arson charge which arises from allegations that he attempted to set fire to the Ford Fiesta after the crash (Image: Andrew Price / View Finder Pictures)

He was bailed to stay at a relative's address and will next appear at a plea hearing at Mold Crown Court on February 8.

A 27-year-old woman who was also arrested has been charged with obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of duty and has been bailed to appear before the court on February 18.

A 30-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge.